Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1551-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. |
| Report date | May 6, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Quantity | 133,751 in total (US: 130,337 and OUS: Canada 1,201 and Mexico 2,213) |
| Location | Waltham, MA, United States |
Official product description
2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008K with the following product code and description: 190305 2008K (w/ OLC); 190371 2008K System Std (w/OLC and Diasafe Plus); 190300 2008K System Std (w/OLC and Diasafe); 190336 2008K System w/ Fifth Module Holder; 190517 2008K System w/ OLC and Diasafe Plus - Spanish; 190302 2008K System w/ OLC and Short Cab; 190306 2008K System w/ Short Cabinet; 190373 2008K System w/ Short Cabinet; 190305 2008K System w/o Diasafe; 190301 2008K System w/o HP; 190372 2008K System w/o HP; 190303 2008K System w/o OLC and Diasafe; 190304 2008K System w/o OLC and Diasafe and HP; 190452 2008K System w/o OLC and w/ Diasafe Plus; 190303 2008K W/O OLC and DIASAFE W/ HEPARIN PUMP; 190304 2008K W/O OLC and DIASAFE W/O HEPARIN PUMP The Fresenius 2008K is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy.
Why the product was recalled
The Acetate value for GranuFlo on the Select Concentrate screen should be 8mEq/l but it is displayed as 4mEq/l. The correct value is shown on the dialysate screen.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada and Mexico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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